This almost ruined my day yesterday when I didn't see Susac in the lineup and checked for an injury report. But then the Beavers beat ASU anyway, so I didn't feel so bad.

Susac said he will mostly likely have surgery in the summer after the season is over. "Eventually it has to get operated on but it's something you could play through," he said. "I'm just waiting for the swelling to go down and we'll see how it feels. I think it's 4-6 weeks for recovery.

So a 4- to 6-week recovery that he could get started on now and be back in time for the Civil War series and the postseason, or play with an injured hand until summer. What would you do? And is it true that one can "play through" this type of injury? Or does that mean DHing or an occasional pinch hit?

You can definitely play through an injury like this. Right now he just has to wait for the swelling to go down. I think the biggest part of this game that it will effect is throwing.

You will probably see Susac in the DH position more frequently now. And it will somewhat hamper him in the hitting department. It's tough to say though as I've seen some players basically not be effected by it all.

Isn't this in his non-throwing hand? If so, I don't know about it affecting his throwing as much as his catching. Is it also possible this was the reason for those passed ball errors in the first Arizona game?edited by Florida Beaver on 4/9/2011

From everything i have read on this injury once the swelling goes down, he wont be able to damage it anymore and just becomes uncomfortable because it isn't his power arm. But as a catcher, he is constantly catching 85+ mph balls (mid 90s if Josh is throwing) with that hand, which could cause swelling and additional discomfort. If he only has to grip the bat 4 or 5 times a game it will be much more manageable compared to catching 100+ pitches and gripping the bat.